ICD-10 Guide

Venous Stasis Ulcer

ICD-10 Coding for Venous Stasis Ulcer(I87.2, L97.322)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPodiatry

COMPLEXITYHigh

LAST UPDATED09/15/2025

Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Venous Stasis Ulcer?

Essential facts and insights about Venous Stasis Ulcer

Key Clinical Considerations:

Chronic leg ulcer with irregular borders
Presence of edema, hyperpigmentation, and varicosities
Ulceration typically located on the medial aspect of the lower leg

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Patient history including duration and characteristics of the ulcer
Assessment of venous insufficiency and comorbid conditions
Detailed description of ulcer size, depth, and exudate

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Follow guidelines for chronic ulcer coding.
Common errors include misclassifying the ulcer type or neglecting to document comorbidities.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and pressure ulcers
Alternative codes for related conditions such as I83.90 (unspecified varicose veins)

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Podiatry

Specialty Applications

Patients with chronic venous insufficiency, diabetes, or obesity
Podiatry clinics, wound care centers, and outpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

Comprehensive clinical documentation
Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
Proper exclusion considerations
Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Ensure proper documentation for billing
Verify code specificity requirements
Check for any additional codes needed
Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

Insufficient clinical documentation
Incorrect code selection
Missing supporting diagnoses
Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include detailed ulcer assessment and patient history.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect severity and treatment provided.

Venous Stasis Ulcer

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?

Venous Stasis Ulcer

Diagnosis Overview

Key Clinical Considerations:

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Specialty Applications

Coding Complexity

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

Common Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Billing considerations?